Who we are
lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.
About this team
The Finance Systems & Projects team connects possibilities to numbers. As the project management office for Finance, this team consults on technology solutions with global cross-functional partners on business integrations. This team is essential to the rapid spin-up of new guest experiences in retail and digital, new channels, store of the future, supply chain optimization and international growth while maintaining timeliness of financial reporting, accuracy of data and integrity of internal controls. This team also leads digital transformation and forecasts for financial technology investments. You are the perfect fit if you have deep curiosity and drive - you use your logic and analytical skills to uncover issues and find solutions. You embrace change, possibility and thinks big to design financial systems and processes for the future.
A day in the life:
- Be the project lead for Finance for the core ERP upgrade (Oracle eBusiness Suite) - 15 month fixed term project
- Liaise with Technology project leaders to identify critical finance processes and requirements, design the system test plan, evaluate options and lead user acceptance testing. You are analytical, focused on quality, solutions-oriented and think critically.
- Create project task breakdown plans, execute and report on status, risks and issues to project steering committee.
- Create and lead finance operational cutover plan. Problem-solve to ensure smooth cutover.
- Create and manage stakeholder change management and communication plans.
- You embrace continuous improvement, is a super user or systems expert.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years working in a fast paced matrix corporate environment
- Fast learner, organized, high attention to detail, committed to quality
- Strong communication and leadership – able to lead meetings, have clear written communication. History of multiple cross-functional projects as a functional lead. Project management training and experience an asset.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Sharepoint and collaboration tools (Atlassian, Confluence, JIRA, Smartsheet).
- Designated accountant – CPA (CGA, CA, CMA) or equivalent with finance systems implementation and full cycle accounting experience in a public company.
- Experience with ERPs (Oracle eBusiness Suite), technology consulting, enterprise risk management and quality assurance (QA) teams an asset.
- Working knowledge of SQL and query logic.
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.
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